Random ramblings from the cluttered brain of a Brit ex-pat North Devonian trying to keep cool in the steamy summers and warm in the frosty winters of The Great White North.

Wednesday, 13 February 2008

Winter Wonderland

The winter of 2008 just keeps on keeping on.

It costs the City of Toronto $3 to 5 million to clear the snow from it's 5,300 km of roads and 7,100 km of sidewalks for each major snowstorm. The snowclearing budget is $67 million for 2008 and the City Piggy Bank is almost empty. They are running out of places to pile the snow. Video here.

Up to 201 de-icers and 673 road snowploughs are assigned to manage a snowfall in Toronto. The City operates 303 sidewalk ploughs and can deploy more than 400 additional pieces of equipment.

The Toronto area has had 3 times the average February snowfall this month and today's only the 13th, with more snow expected on Friday. Torontonians are getting tired of shovelling.

Oh well..... this is Canada in February, people. Don't complain. We should enjoy this old fashioned snowy winter. It's just a little different from the milder snow-free winters that we have become used to.

I hope you have safe roads and clear traffic for that all-important drive to the hospital. Has baby been informed that people are waiting? Anyway, may it be a good delivery whenever it happens. ...I'll be praying. :-)

That last picture of "Frosty" realy shows the Beauty of Snow, but, I know I would not be able to take that kind of weather any more....It has been a good 40 plus years since I had to deal with snow on a regular basis...And even that particular year, I was alreadt out of the habit. Now? Well, let's just say, I am grateful I don't have to anymore. I hope you get some relief very very soon!.

Terrific snowman!! That's the only thing I like about snow is that we could build a snowman,We have ZERO snow this winter, which is fine with me. We had one snow last Feb, and it was very light.Move to southern/middle Arkansas and enjoy warmer winters!!My mom, daughter, and I visited Tornonto about two years ago. We had fun there!Hey, no baby yet???That kid is making you feel suspense.How exciting to be waiting for the baby's arrival!!!!

About Me

Enjoying life! I'm well over the halfway mark so I'm not wasting any time grumbling. Empty nest Mum to two young men who are embarking on life's journey, and doing it with style, confidence and enthusiasm, accompanied by their lovely wives. And now I'm Nana to three gorgeous little boys and a beautiful little girl. Lucky me!